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Take the train… to Scotland for St Andrew’s Day

Posted on November 12, 2012


The wonders of Scotland are easy to see all year round but on 30 November, the whole world stops to raise a glass and toast the nation. St Andrew’s Day is the perfect opportunity to indulge in a few Scottish treats, from fulsome whiskies and filling traditional dishes to exciting Highland Flings.

This year, enjoy all of the fun and friendliness of celebrating the country’s national day by paying a visit to some of Scotland’s most beautiful cities. Book a weekend break in Scotland this November and prepare yourself for some serious St Andrew’s Day fun…
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Wet Your Whistle on May’s Rail Ale Trail

Posted on May 2, 2012

Take the train to May’s beer festivals and you can sample as many ales and ciders as you like, without needing to worry about how to get home again. And, if you check our journey planner before you travel, you could save enough money to cover your entrance fee too.

Read on to find out more about May’s Rail Ale Trail …

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Take the train to Scotland … to celebrate the Royal Mail’s locomotive stamp launch

Posted on March 8, 2012

The Royal Mail issues its new ‘Classic Locomotives of Scotland’ miniature sheet this month. And you can celebrate the launch in style by taking to the rails for a city break in Scotland.

Read on to find out more about Scotland’s cities and Royal Mail’s new locomotive-themed stamps. But don’t forget to check our journey planner for cheap train tickets, hotel deals and car hire before you set off on your journey to the land of lochs and tartan.

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Take the train … to Scotland for St. Andrews’ Day

Posted on November 23, 2011

St. Andrews’ Day means free entry across many of bonny Scotland’s best attractions. And you can catch them all with cheap train tickets to Alba’s top destinations. Just read on for our guide to Scotland’s top spots and take the train to Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen this St. Andrews’ Day.

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Take the train … to Blighty’s best beaches

Posted on August 18, 2011

Blue waters, white sands, cream teas, picnic hampers, fish suppers, deckchairs and donkey rides – the best of Blighty’s easily found by the seaside.

With temperatures soaring and Britain’s best beaches just a rail-ride away, why not use our journey planner to find cheap tickets to the coast and sun yourself, for less, this summer?

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Take the train … and enjoy a child-free break in Scotland

Posted on August 18, 2011

It’s back to school for kids in Scotland, meaning it’s time for grandparents to take a well-earned break from babysitting and for the child-free to reclaim Scotland’s most beautiful cities.

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Take the train … and head to the Highlands

Posted on August 5, 2011

Source: The Guardian

The royals might be heading for the Highlands, but you can enjoy a highland fling for less with cheap trains to Scotland…

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Get set for summer with cheap trains across Scotland

Posted on July 11, 2011

Scottish schools are out for summer. Keep the kids entertained with cheap trains to day trip and holiday destinations. Rad on and plan your trip at redspottedhanky.com.

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